Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

Details: Parent Category: Munster; Created: 19 August 2019

A tight or miserly person who wouldn't want to part with there money.. can also refer to a quite and reserved person or in other slang terms, a 'dry' person

Details: Parent Category: Leinster; Created: 19 August 2019

Like eejit, messer, not very bright, stupid,

Details: Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases; Created: 19 August 2019

Example: Yer man is a total clampet

Details: Parent Category: Ulster; Created: 19 August 2019

Hello

Details: Parent Category: Leinster; Created: 19 August 2019

Porridge or oatmeal

Details: Parent Category: Connaught; Created: 19 August 2019

Limerick term for Tipperary. Based on the traditional Tipperary practice of bringing the hang sangwiches with them along with a flask of cabbage water or tae to the GAA matches for fear of having to actually pay for something. In reality this practice is shared by certain residents of all counties.